Hyderabad metro rail beats Hong Kong metro in lowest manpower

Hyderabad Metro Rail which is second largest metro station in the country after Delhi metro has now made its mark globally by attaining lowest manpower in its services.

According to the HMRL managing director NVS Reddy, Hyderabad metro has beaten Hong Kong metro in lowest manpower. "While the Hong Kong metro has 25 personnel per kilometre for its operations, Hyderabad metro has 18 personnel for every kilometre," said Reddy adding that the achievement indicates the efficiency of Hyderabad metro.

The Hyderabad metro rail is termed as the largest metro network taken up in Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode. "More services will be implemented soon for the convenience of the passengers," said NVS Reddy.

The HMRL has now made its focus on the phase 2 after the launch of services between JBS and MGBS. The phase 2 of the metro is likely to have three corridors out of which two lead to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA).